Global Accounting Transformation Lead

Adobe Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Inc. is seeking a senior accounting leader to own the worldwide close, compensation, and analytics across cloud, generative AI, and technology services. You will apply U.S. GAAP judgment to complex arrangements, drive automation, and mentor a high-performing team.

You will collaborate with Technical Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Payroll, ensuring accurate accruals, reconciliations, and executive reporting. California-based role with strategic impact.

Qualifications

• CPA license required with experience in public accounting and multinational firms.
• Strong U.S. GAAP foundation including compensation, benefits, lease accounting and commission capitalization.
• Autonomy to lead complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Clear, influential communication with executive leadership.
• Champion process improvements using AI, automation, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations for cloud, AI, and tech service arrangements with capitalization decisions.
• Partner with Technical Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, and Cloud Engineering to assess new contracts.
• Operationalize accounting conclusions into journal entries and close procedures.

Skills

CPA leadership

GAAP expertise

Executive communication

Automation & AI

Cross-functional partnering

Forecasting

Team leadership

Education

CPA license

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Blackline

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Adobe Inc. is seeking a senior accounting leader to own the worldwide close, compensation, and analytics across cloud, generative AI, and technology services. You will apply U.S. GAAP judgment to complex arrangements, drive automation, and mentor a high-performing team.

You will collaborate with Technical Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Payroll, ensuring accurate accruals, reconciliations, and executive reporting. California-based role with strategic impact.